Freelance creative event organizer boasting a seven-year career in experiential event creation and theatrical shows. Holds incredible creativity and visualization skills with the ability to create ideas in accordance with requirements. Capable of successfully hiring, training and motivating 40 artists across mediums and developing budget details and timelines.
Skills
Special events planning from design to implementation
7+ years of project management work
Self-motivated work ethic and accomplished team leadership of 40+ creatives and staff
Curator with experience creating experiential environments, managing creative teams, and designing based on commissions
Adept at building and maintaining vendor, client relationships, and budgeting and financial reporting
Skillful at generating and implements unique marketing and advertising plans
Food service knowledge, 6+ years of food service work including possitons as a server, manager, and catering
Education
Goddard CollegePort Townsend, WAExpected in 2019 ā āMaster of Arts:Interdisciplinary Arts - GPA:
Bard CollegeAnnandale-on-Hudson, NYExpected in 2010 ā āBachelor of Arts:Theater - GPA:
British American Drama AcademyLondon, England Expected in 2009 ā ā:Theatre - GPA:
Links
www.JessicaClaire.com
www.ExquisiteCorpseCompany.com
www.CorsetedCommunity.com
Work History (Selected)
Anheuser-Busch Inbev - Artistic Director New Windsor, NY, 05/2012 - Current
Leading creative and production teams of 40 or more for over 35 productions over six years delivering high-quality cross-medium collaborations and delivering unique final projects
Managing all planning and strategic decisions, including coordinating with partners such as Governor's Island, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, RAW Space NYC, Arts@Renaissance, Galapagos Art Space
Created organizationās programming annually, selecting shows that will be displayed during season and curator of artists involvement via auditions, open writer calls, and art submissions
Managing day-to-day business operations and making strategic decisions on collaborations and partnerships
Organizing and implementing special events and collaborations such as with female focused fashion platform Nineteenth Amendment
Opensquare - Server Seattle, WA, 02/2016 - Current
Incredible customer service and repeatedly applauded by name on Yelp
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints
Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies
Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals
American International Group - Project Coordinator Burlington, NC, 02/2015 - 10/2015
Collaborated and assisted project owners and team members to set challenging but realistic goals
Coordinated with partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements
Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans
Worked with vendors to secure necessary equipment and coordinated load in with design team and venues
Assisted on campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and support creative visions
Parker Red Catering - Event Assistant City, STATE, 01/2014 - 01/2015
Supervised onsite team of 40, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team
Managed logistics operations to meet customer expectations and financial standards and policies
Arranged equipment, transportation, and other day-of-event needs
Created client approved mood boards for decoration and food and beverage presentation
Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details
Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning
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